The Ointment

Video: "When a Republican Calls" fake movie trailer

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 06:00:02 +0000

A trailer from the scariest movie you'll see this Halloween, "When a Republican Calls."

Video: McCain commercial: "What's All the Fuss?"

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 04:57:19 +0000

A McCain supporter discusses why she is proud to support the McCain/Palin ticket.

Video: The Last Episode

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 11:16:56 +0000

The 562nd and last episode of "The Ointment."

Video: Comments

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:16:35 +0000

Steve reads some comments from the past 560 episodes.

Video: Guest Host Mary Manofsky-Tatham

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 08:12:09 +0000

Steve's wife fills in for him as host on this, the third-to-the-last episode of "The Ointment."

Video: Guests

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 08:22:00 +0000

Steve thanks all the guests that have appeared in the two and a half years that the Ointment has been running and shares some of the funniest moments.

Video: Putting the "Me" in Media

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 07:04:35 +0000

As the end of "The Ointment" aspproaches, Steve looks back at some media coverage of the show.

Video: Fourth of July is for Patriots

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 09:27:40 +0000

Steve discusses America in front of an incredibly distracting background of looping, green-screen fireworks.

Video: Fake FLDS Fashion Commercial

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 07:48:37 +0000

The wives of the polygamous Mormon cult in Texas have created their own website to sell homemade clothing that meets the Fundamentalist Latter Day Saints' standards of "modesty and neatness." This is an exclusive look at their first commercial.

Video: The Daily Show's Rob Kutner

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 07:18:10 +0000

Emmy-award winning writer and author of the new book "Apocalyspe How" is the guest on today's episode of "The Ointment."

Video: Today's News

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 07:13:24 +0000

The news for Tuesday, July 1, 2008 including Barack Obama and Bill Clinton's meeting, Prince Charles drinking and driving and some other stuff. But, quite honestly, today's episode is well... let's just say there have been better.

Video: My Style is Impetuous

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 07:24:06 +0000

It's Mike Tyson's birthday but that's not all. John McCain talks about World War III - is he trying to lose? The actors' unions talk about going on strike because they are trying to destroy what showbiz there is left and a genuine hero of the day.

Video: Big Announcement

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:36:00 +0000

In this look back at the week's news Steve adds a surprise announcement about the show.

Video: Shut Up!

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:12:37 +0000

Ralph Nader mouths off. Democrats are steamed about poor eating habits.Karl Rove tries to paint barack Obama as a country club, martini-swilling wise guy. And Brad and Angelina prove, once again, why they are better than you. All this and more news for Thursday, June 26, 2008.

Video: Comedian Mike Lukas, Part II

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 07:34:50 +0000

Comedian Mike Lukas (Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Show with Conan O'Brien, Comedy Central) talks about working at Disney World on today's episode of "The Ointment."

Video: Republican Defends McCain Advisor Charlie Black

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 09:08:00 +0000

Te Chairman of the Republican national Committee defends remarks by senior John McCain campaign official who said a terrorist on US soil would "a big advantage' for McCain.

Video: In Memory of George Carlin

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 07:30:16 +0000

There's lots of news today that George Carlin certainly would have had much to say about.

Video: Internet Should Be Free

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 06:30:55 +0000

This commercial spoofs those that would charge for wi-fi in their over-priced coffee shops.

Video: High Gas Prices Song

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 05:30:06 +0000

"Ain't No Gas Price High Enough," a musical salute to the Hummer.

Video: Encore: Randall Park

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 06:17:35 +0000

Randall Park (Cold Case, On the Lot, Mad TV) is today's guest on The Ointment.

Video: Some News and Stuff

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 07:39:53 +0000

Today's news headlines: Newt Gingrich's birthday. Gay marriage legal in California. Amy Winehouse in deep trouble. Not a complete sentence to be found amongst any of these these stories.

Video: Mexican Gas Wanted

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 07:04:21 +0000

Gay marriage is legal in California. Gas is cheaper south of the border. Lakers try unsuccesfully to choke and who won the Tony Awards. All this and more news for Monday, June 16, 2008.

Video: Rage Against the Machine

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 07:12:28 +0000

The President of Iran is enraged. Fox News is pissed. And Dennis Kucinich is spitting mad. Everybody's plenty angry on today's news... even your host who can get a little irrate sometimes.

Video: Guest: Mike Lukas

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 08:07:02 +0000

Comedian Mike Lukas (The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Night with Conan O'Brien) is the guest on today's show.

Video: Fake iPhone Commercial

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 06:14:13 +0000

To celebrate the announcement of iPhone 2.0, The Ointment offers this iPhone commercial spoof.

Video: Gas Pain

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 06:48:53 +0000

Hillary Clinton is out. Gas prices are up. The economy is down and Robbie Knievel is over. All this and more news for Monday, June 9, 2008.

Video: Barack Obama's Vice President

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:30:56 +0000

Today on the show, Steve looks at potential running mates for Barack Obama.

Video: Encore: Bill Bronner

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 05:13:50 +0000

Bill Bronner of The Free Speech Show is the guest on today's episode of "The Ointment."

Video: Tatum and Tatham

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 07:11:41 +0000

Tatum O'Neal is busted for trying to buy some crack on the streets and yet Steve Tatham is somehow left free to run amuck in the world of fake news.

Video: Who's Counting?

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 07:04:53 +0000

Democrats come to a solution about delegates in Florida and Michigan. Clinton wins Puerto Rico. Obama ditches his church. American Airlines charges you to bring a suitcase. And Yves St. Laurent dies. All this and more news for June 2, 2008.

Video: Spelled Out

Fri, 30 May 2008 07:59:47 +0000

Steve spells the news on this the day of the National Spelling Bee. And a farewell to Harvey Korman.

Video: Ten Jokes in Four Minutes

Thu, 29 May 2008 08:24:10 +0000

Steve tries to cram in a little more in to today's fake news coverage, because, damn it, you deserve it.

Video: Drawing Obama

Tue, 27 May 2008 08:33:10 +0000

Steve, tired of the news, decides to draw a picture today.

Video: Week in Review 5/23/08

Fri, 23 May 2008 07:08:51 +0000

A look back at some of the news highlights for the week ending May 23, 2008.

Video: American Idol News

Thu, 22 May 2008 07:43:40 +0000

news of American Idol, a talent singing contest and some other things that are less important, like who's going to be the next President of the United States.

Video: Over So Soon?

Tue, 20 May 2008 06:53:28 +0000

Clinton tells Obama not so fast and Obama focuses on McCain and his lobbyist pals. All this and more news for Tuesday, May 20, 2008.

Video: Huckabee the Hilarious

Mon, 19 May 2008 07:11:39 +0000

The masses flock to Barack. Meanwhile, Mike Huckabbe learns how hard comedy really is. And some crazy things are happening in the UK. All this and more news for Monday, May 19, 2008.

Video: Mr. Tatham Went to Washington

Thu, 15 May 2008 08:03:02 +0000

Steve is back with all the latest news including updates on polar bears, Cindy McCain's money and the confessions of a Madame. All this and more for May 15, 2008.

Video: Encore: Hillary Clinton

Wed, 14 May 2008 14:35:56 +0000

Hillary Clinton is a guest on today's show.

Video: Encore: Super Tuesday Update

Tue, 13 May 2008 03:11:08 +0000

All the latest election news.

Video: Encore: Obama Delegate

Mon, 12 May 2008 05:21:15 +0000

Steve runs as a Barack Obama delegate from California to the Democratic National Convention.

Video: Losers

Thu, 08 May 2008 07:18:57 +0000

Hillary Clinton, like Jason Castro, has had her luck run out. Lots of political news today on "The Ointment" for May 8, 2008.

Video: Obama Clinton Grudge Match

Tue, 06 May 2008 07:13:26 +0000

This is it. Obama and Clinton in a decisive battle. That is until it's not a decisve battle. Indiana and North Carolina weigh in on the long slog toward the Democratic nomination for president.

Video: Down to the Finish

Mon, 05 May 2008 07:22:02 +0000

The Kentucky Derby, the election and the Bush administration are all wrapping up and in no case is it pretty.

Video: Week in Review 5/2/08

Fri, 02 May 2008 08:05:46 +0000

Steve looks back on the week's news.

Video: May Day

Thu, 01 May 2008 07:58:05 +0000

It's the first of May and time to get out your May pole and celebrate. Interest rates are coming downand the body count in Iraq is going up. All that and the rest of today's news for May 1, 2008.

Video: Guest: Carrie Snow

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:19:10 +0000

Comedian Carrie Snow (The Aristocrats, Roseanne, The Late Show, Comedy Central) is the guest on today's episode of "The Ointment."

Video: Old Flames

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 07:26:26 +0000

Old flames, new court rulings and more. It's news, news and more news today. Oh yeah, and you can still vote for me in the political pundit contest here: http://broadcasting.projectbreakout.com/media_page/entry_id/187

Video: Project Breakout

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 07:12:51 +0000

Steve shames himself by begging you to vote for him in some online contest. It's at http://broadcasting.projectbreakout.com/media_page/entry_id/187.

Video: Encore: Fake Clinton Commercial

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:45:23 +0000

In this commercial, a cure is proposed for Hillary Clinton's Mood Swings